Archive · 6 Oct 2026
INDIA Bloc March Triggers Central Delhi Traffic Disruptions
On Tuesday, October 6, opposition lawmakers marched towards the Election Commission in New Delhi.
They were protesting a change to how voter lists are reviewed.
Police put up barricades and redirected traffic from 8 am on several busy roads.
This caused long traffic jams, and some people said they were delayed for about an hour or more.
Some commuters left their vehicles and took the Metro or walked.
Police stopped the marchers near the NITI Aayog office.
Police said more than 3,000 personnel were deployed.
They also said road restrictions near two hotels were for VIP or VVIP movements.
Traffic restrictions and diversions began at 8 am on Tuesday, October 6, around Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road and Jantar Mantar Road.
Barricades and closures caused severe congestion across central New Delhi, with some commuters reporting delays of about an hour or longer.
Some commuters abandoned vehicles or used the Metro and walked; police advised avoiding unnecessary travel through affected areas.
INDIA bloc MPs marched towards the Election Commission headquarters to protest the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and were stopped near the NITI Aayog office.
Police said more than 3,000 personnel were deployed in New Delhi district and that restrictions near the Taj and Marriott hotels related to VIP/VVIP movements.
- Who
- INDIA bloc opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra; Delhi Traffic Police and affected commuters.
- What
- A march to the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls coincided with traffic restrictions, diversions and severe congestion.
- When
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026; traffic arrangements began at 8 am.
- Where
- Central New Delhi, including Connaught Place, Parliament Street, Patel Chowk, Ashoka Road and Jantar Mantar Road.
- Why
- The march protested the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls; police said restrictions near the Taj and Marriott hotels were for VIP/VVIP movements.
INDIA bloc opposition
Election Commission
Electoral-roll revision
INDIA bloc opposition
The INDIA bloc opposes the Special Intensive Revision and has raised concerns about the electoral-roll revision, including alleged irregularities.
Election Commission
The Election Commission has rejected allegations of differences among its three members and said decisions concerning the exercise were taken unanimously.
- Traffic arrangements began
- 8 am on Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- March destination
- Election Commission headquarters
- Protest issue
- Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Main affected areas
- Connaught Place, Patel Chowk, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road and Jantar Mantar Road, among others
- Police deployment
- More than 3,000 personnel, including 27 male and 4 female companies, according to a deployment note
- Reported delays
- Commuters reported being stuck for around an hour or longer
- Marchers stopped
- Near the NITI Aayog office on Parliament Street
- Hotel-area restrictions
- Police said restrictions near the Taj and Marriott were related to VIP/VVIP movements and operational security requirements
Sources
Delhi Traffic Alert Today: Diversions Around CP, Parliament Street From 8AM | Roads To Avoid
Barricades shut Lutyens’ Delhi roads, traffic crawls on adjoining stretches
Delhi traffic alert: Connaught Place, Parliament Street choke amid INDIA bloc march
